Microsoft Start

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About Microsoft Start

Microsoft Start: Your Gateway to Personalized News and Productivity

In today's fast-paced world, staying informed and productive is essential. That's where Microsoft Start comes in, the official Microsoft application designed to cater to your news needs and streamline access to the company's services. With Microsoft Start, you can effortlessly discover the latest updates on your favorite topics and conveniently access tools like Word, Excel, OneDrive, and Outlook.

Upon launching Microsoft Start for the first time, you'll have the opportunity to choose the topics that interest you the most. However, don't worry if your preferences change over time, as the app allows you to easily modify your settings whenever you desire. Moreover, Microsoft Start is built to learn from your reading habits and personal interests, ensuring that it delivers the most relevant and engaging content tailored specifically to you. Whether you're into breaking news, weather updates, local events, or any other subject of interest, Microsoft Start has got you covered.

One of the standout features of Microsoft Start is its vast selection of reputable international news sources. From renowned publications like The Washington Post, USA TODAY, CBS News, CNN, The New York Times, FOX News, and NBC News to magazines such as Readers Digest and TODAY, as well as sports-centric outlets like The Daily Mail, Sporting News, Sportsnaut, USA TODAY SPORTS, Sports Illustrated, and theScore, you'll have access to a diverse range of perspectives and insights.

Beyond its news capabilities, Microsoft Start also boasts a dedicated services section. Here, you'll find convenient shortcuts to essential Microsoft tools such as Outlook email and the OneDrive storage service. Signing in with your Microsoft account seamlessly connects you to these services, ensuring a seamless and integrated experience.

By downloading the Microsoft Start APK, you'll gain access to an updated news feed and Microsoft's suite of services, all aimed at enhancing your daily productivity. Stay informed, stay connected, and stay ahead with Microsoft Start, your all-in-one solution for personalized news and effortless access to essential tools. Experience simplicity, convenience, and accessibility like never before

More Information

• Package Name

  com.microsoft.amp.apps.bingnews

• Languages

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  Languages

  Arabic

  Bulgarian

  Chinese

  Croatian

  Czech

  Danish

  Dutch

  English

  Estonian

  Farsi

  Finnish

  French

  German

  Greek

  Hebrew

  Hindi

  Hungarian

  Indonesian

  Italian

  Japanese

  Korean

  Latvian

  Norwegian

  Polish

  Portuguese

  Romanian

  Russian

  Slovak

  Slovenian

  Spanish

  Swedish

  Thai

  Turkish

  Ukrainian

  Vietnamese

  Icelandic

• Requires Android

  Android 7+ (Nougat SDK 24)

• Architecture

  arm64-v8a

• Permissions

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  Permissions

  1. ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

     Allows applications to access information about networks
  2. VIBRATE

     Allows access to the vibrator
  3. READ_PHONE_STATE

     Allows read only access to phone state.
  4. RECEIVE_SMS

     Allows an application to monitor incoming SMS messages, to record or perform processing on them.
  5. USE_BIOMETRIC
  6. USE_FINGERPRINT
  7. ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION

     Allows an app to access approximate location derived from network location sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi.
  8. ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

     Allows an app to access precise location from location sources such as GPS, cell towers, and Wi-Fi.
  9. AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS

     Allows an application to act as an AccountAuthenticator for the AccountManager
  10. GET_ACCOUNTS

      Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service
  11. ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

      Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks
  12. INTERNET

      Allows applications to open network sockets.
  13. CAMERA

      Required to be able to access the camera device.
  14. RECORD_AUDIO

      Allows an application to record audio
  15. READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

      Allows an application to read from external storage.
  16. INSTALL_SHORTCUT

      Allows an application to install a shortcut in Launcher
  17. MANAGE_ACCOUNTS

      Allows an application to manage the list of accounts in the AccountManager
  18. MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS

      Allows an application to modify global audio settings
  19. NFC

      Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC
  20. READ_CONTACTS

      Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
  21. RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED

      Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
  22. SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM
  23. SEND_SMS

      Allows an application to send SMS messages.
  24. WAKE_LOCK

      Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming
  25. WRITE_CONTACTS

      Allows an application to write (but not read) the user's contacts data.
  26. WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

      Allows an application to write to external storage.
  27. READ_MEDIA_IMAGES
  28. POST_NOTIFICATIONS
  29. FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  30. RECEIVE
  31. AD_ID
  32. READ_GSERVICES
  33. CHANGE_BADGE
  34. BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
  35. DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
  36. REORDER_TASKS

      Allows an application to change the Z-order of tasks
  37. SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

      Allows an application to open windows using the type TYPE_SYSTEM_ALERT, shown on top of all other applications.
  38. DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION
  39. SET_WALLPAPER

      Allows applications to set the wallpaper
  40. FLASHLIGHT

      Allows access to the flashlight
  41. READ_SMS

      Allows an application to read SMS messages.
  42. RECEIVE_MMS

      Allows an application to monitor incoming MMS messages, to record or perform processing on them.
  43. WRITE_SMS

      Allows an application to write SMS messages.
  44. HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS
  45. PermissionRequest
  46. MICROPHONE

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